Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Nursing & Quality Admin Assistant

The closing date is 11 March 2026

Job summary

To provide administrative support to the Nursing & Quality Senior teams in the delivery of a professional, comprehensive and efficient administrative service that promotes excellent customer service to both internal and external customers, working with a diverse portfolio of tasks in the delivery of various projects. The post holder will be expected to work independently using their own initiative with minimal direct supervision.

To contribute to the collection and monitoring of accurate and meaningful project information, producing regular reports, meeting minute taking, arranging meetings, ordering supplies.

Attention to detail is key skill as is a willingness to learn.

Main duties of the job

Join Our Team at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.

We are inviting applications for an Admin Assistant to support the Nursing & Quality Senior Team. In this role, you will coordinate activities to ensure an efficient and responsive service.

Key Responsibilities:Provide secretarial and administrative supportManage electronic diaries and arrange meetingsTake minutes and raise ordersCollect and report data

Requirements:Strong team player with the ability to work independentlyExcellent communication skills with staff, service users, and carersProficient in Microsoft Office

You will work in line with the Trust's objectives. All positions are subject to the nationally agreed Agenda for Change terms and conditions.

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Details

Date posted

25 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

351-CS2863-ZK

Job locations

L7F9 L9159 Nursing & Quality Admin

Preston

PR5 6AW


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information regarding this vacancy please review the detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information regarding this vacancy please review the detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma level 4 / NVQ 3 in Administration or equivalent knowledge & experience
  • Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent in Maths and English.
  • Competence in Microsoft office applications including word and excel

Knowledge

Essential

  • IT skills and knowledge of software packages required for the development of notes and reports.
  • Ability to interpret policies/procedures to advise others

Experience

Essential

  • Supporting showcase events/conferences
  • Experience of team working encompassing a range of portfolios and demands
  • Experience of administrative roles
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma level 4 / NVQ 3 in Administration or equivalent knowledge & experience
  • Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent in Maths and English.
  • Competence in Microsoft office applications including word and excel

Knowledge

Essential

  • IT skills and knowledge of software packages required for the development of notes and reports.
  • Ability to interpret policies/procedures to advise others

Experience

Essential

  • Supporting showcase events/conferences
  • Experience of team working encompassing a range of portfolios and demands
  • Experience of administrative roles

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

L7F9 L9159 Nursing & Quality Admin

Preston

PR5 6AW


Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

L7F9 L9159 Nursing & Quality Admin

Preston

PR5 6AW


Employer's website

https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Business Manager

Sarah Titterington

sarah.titterington@lscft.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

25 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

351-CS2863-ZK

Job locations

L7F9 L9159 Nursing & Quality Admin

Preston

PR5 6AW


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